Cambridge, OH vs Wooster, OH

Cambridge is moderately more affordable than Wooster, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. Cambridge scores 64 compared to 75 for Wooster, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wooster can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cambridge is $743/month compared to $882/month in Wooster — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cambridge is more affordable at $116,000 median vs $198,400.

Median household income in Cambridge is $37,900 compared to $65,888 in Wooster (-42.5%). While Wooster is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cambridge spend roughly 23.5% of their income on rent, more than the 16.1% in Wooster.